Mission Drift
"Enriches the community through choral concerts, including commissioning new works and collaborating with other orchestras, while also funding arts education for children in after-school programs."
— Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
What does this mean?
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
The Path Forward
The Lodestar
A radical recommitment to the core mission. It requires the organization to gain the strength to say 'no' to restricted funding that pulls them away from their true purpose.
Demonstrated Impact
- Total audience c.1200
- 60 children
Title
Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | — | — | — | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 41 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 56 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 37 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 53 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 53 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 43 | Fragile | Decline Risk | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Kinzel | Board President | 0.0% of Rev | ||
| James Miller | Board Member | — | ||
| Emily Rivera | Board Member | — | ||
| Dorothy Scott | Board Member | — | ||
| Carli Witt | Board Member | — | ||
| Anna Zahm | Secretary | — | ||
| John Darrow | Treasurer | — | ||
| Julie McDowell | V.P. Operations | — | ||
| Jane Kenamore | Vice President | — | ||
| Catherine Porter | Vice President | — | ||
| Debbie Geismar | Vice President | — | ||
| David Crumrine | V.P. Concerts | — | ||
| Marcia Bollo | Board Member | — | ||
| Debbie Buesing | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephanie McDaniel | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Rivera | V.P. Operations | — | ||
| James Miller | Board Member | — | ||
| Sarah Schwarzer | Board Member | — | ||
| Amy Weller | Board Member | — | ||
| Marcia Bollo | Board Member | — | ||
| Michelle Marvin | Board Member | — | ||
| Linda Faller | Board Member | — | ||
| Debbie Buesing | Board President | — | ||
| Nancy Slichenmyer | Treasurer | — | ||
| Anna Zahm | Secretary | — | ||
| Laura Korowski | Secretary | — | ||
| Carli Uphill | V.P. Communication | — | ||
| David Crumrine | V.P. Concerts | — | ||
| Carl Kettler | V.P. Fundraising | — | ||
| Fran Faller | V.P. Fundraising | — | ||
| Julie McDowell | V.P. Operations | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 195 other orgs in IL with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 30 points above the peer median (65 vs. 35).
5-year trend: Mission Drift
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
What's driving this score
- No individual risk drivers stand out. Overall score reflects component balance, not any single signal.
What would change this score
No specific high-impact levers identified — this org's score is balanced across components.
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.